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Niners terminate Dilfer’s contract
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers terminated quarterback Trent Dilfer’s contract
Cavaliers fall to Wizards, 101-99
WASHINGTON (AP) — Caron Butler returned to the Washington Wizards lineup after a 16-game injury
Pens’ Laraque suspended 3 games
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Georges Laraque on Thursday for three
Did a Trumbull Co. judge and two prosecutors violate legal ethics?
Did a Trumbull Co. judge and two prosecutors violate legal ethics? COLUMBUS — A state panel is
Resumes coming in to YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Resumes already have started to come in for the position of new head women’s basketball
Adams still faces death penalty in 1985 slaying
Adams still faces death penalty in 1985 slaying YOUNGSTOWN — The trial judge has overruled a
Senior citizens apartments coming to Springfield Township in ’09
Senior citizens apartments coming to Springfield Township in ’09 NEW SPRINGFIELD — Construction is
Judge rules man incompetent to stand trial in ’07 death
Judge rules man incompetent to stand trial in ’07 death YOUNGSTOWN — A suspect in the choking
Man’s mouth taped after court outburst
Man’s mouth taped after court outburst YOUNGSTOWN — A disruptive aggravated murder suspect was
West Point Elementary damaged by water
West Point Elementary damaged by water WEST POINT — An assessment is underway to determine if the
Patching potholes a never-ending problem for county
Patching potholes a never-ending problem for county YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County officials say
Andrews Cycles and AG reach terms
Andrews Cycles and AG reach terms SALEM — Customers of Andrews Cycles have less than 30 days to
Schools plan calls for more cuts, more revenue
Schools plan calls for more cuts, more revenue YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of a state fiscal
Youngstown terminates Chevy Centre ticket agency
Youngstown terminates Chevy Centre ticket agency YOUNGSTOWN —¬†The city gave the Chevrolet
Flags lowered in Metzenbaum’s passing
Flags lowered in Metzenbaum’s passing Gov. Ted Strickland has ordered flags lowered statewide in
Visit Vindy.com for updates on today’s Poland basketball game
Visit Vindy.com for updates on today’s Poland basketball game Be sure to check Vindy.com for live
Area adoptions
ADOPTIONS • Hugh and Renee (Necko) Annand of Luxby, Md., are announcing the adoption of their
Club to fry fish
Club to fry fish NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township Ruritan Club’s annual fish fry will be from 3 to 7
Nursing alumni plan celebration
Nursing alumni plans celebration YOUNGSTOWN — St. Elizabeth Health Center School of Nursing Alumni
Hospital guild plans book, jewelry sales
Hospital guild plans book, jewelry sales NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Jameson Junior Guild will have a Book
Bake, book sale planned
Bake, book sale planned WARREN — Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Academy will have a bake sale
CASA program to mark 20th year with dinner
CASA program to mark 20th year with dinner YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Court Appointed Special
Red Hat event planned
Red Hat event planned MENTOR — “Oh, You Beautiful Doll,” the second annual Sassy Classies Red Hat
Helping Hands needs women volunteers
Helping Hands needs women volunteers YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Museum of the Valley needs
Easter Seals winter walk reset for Saturday
Easter Seals winter walk reset for Saturday BOARDMAN — Easter Seals Winter Walk With Me is
Russian Easterfest set at Campbell Church
Russian Easterfest set at Campbell Church CAMPBELL — St. John’s Orthodox Church will have a
Teen to face trial over fire at school
Teen to face trial over fire at school A replacement and expansion project at the school is
Struthers renews $3 fee
Struthers renews $3 fee Proponents say the fee is needed in case of repairs or new mandates by the
Canfield, trustees consider JEDD
Canfield, trustees consider JEDD The township sued the city in 2005 over annexation issues.
Home sales prices fall
Home sales prices fall Lower home prices lead to more sales in Trumbull County, but not in
Trustee wants strategic plan
Trustee wants strategic plan The community deserves to know how money will be spent, said a man
Prosecutor mulls trial in Brazil for woman
Prosecutor mulls trial in Brazil for woman The prosecutor’s position still involves bringing the
Possible serial bank robber strikes again
Possible serial bank robber strikes again A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading
County to go online to aid needy
County to go online to aid needy The Web site is expected to be ready in about 10 days.
Vets support Warren memorial
Vets support Warren memorial More than half of $300,000 needed for the military memorial project
Tribe has a reminder
Infielder Jamey Carroll played in the World Series last year with the Rockies. WINTER HAVEN,
Hail to the second chief: Miniseries targets Adams
Hail to the second chief: Miniseries targets Adams The actor who portrays the president said it
Grapefruit League Roundup: Wednesday’s games
Braves 11, Indians 4 KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Buddy Carlyle gave up three homers but Atlanta used a nine-
Ex-Soul Coughing member goes solo
Ex-Soul Coughing member goes solo Mike Doughty wanted his new effort to feel live, and he kept it
Diminutive young singer brings big voice to SSLqIdolSSRq
Diminutive young singer brings big voice to SSLqIdolSSRq Ramiele Malubay, a Filipino-American, is
Rockets kill 3 soldiers; death toll is 12 in 3 days
Rockets kill 3 soldiers; death toll is 12 in 3 days The U.S. military denied shooting at a bus
Boys Basketball State semifinal preview
POLAND VS. CHILLICOTHE When: 2 p.m. today Where: Ohio State’s Value City Arena Tickets: $12-$15
Auction will benefit teen
Auction will benefit teen SALEM — A crystal chandelier will be the latest item to be auctioned to
Gov. Spitzer resigns over call-girl scandal
Gov. Spitzer resigns over call-girl scandal Spitzer will be succeeded by Lt. Gov. David Paterson.
Stories come to life
Stories come to life kAS PART OF literacy week, Union Elementary School pupils wrote short stories
No.NameHt.Yr.Pos.
No.NameHt.Yr.Pos. 2Phil Lipari5-610G 3Anthony DeFelice5-1112G 4Bryan Kosec6-412F 5David White6-
Nicky Hilton, family reveal fashion line
Nicky Hilton, family reveal fashion line CULVER CITY, Calif. — It was a Hilton family affair.
Mount St. Mary’s earns NCAA tournament spot
The Mountaineers captured the Northeast Conference crown 68-55. FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Jean Cajou
Gas at pump keeps rising
Gas at pump keeps rising Investors bid up the price of oil even as supplies rise. NEW YORK (AP)
U.S. authorities receive 5 severed fingers
U.S. authorities receive 5 severed fingers BAGHDAD, Iraq — U.S. authorities in Baghdad have
Co-counsel withdraws from arson fatality case
Co-counsel withdraws from arson fatality case The trial will coincide with the height of the
Woods is facing course nemesis
He has not fared better than 20th over the last four years at The King’s Course. ORLANDO, Fla.
Fast-rising country music star Stephen Cochran brings his high-energy show to the Mahoning Valley
Fast-rising country music star Stephen Cochran brings his high-energy show to the Mahoning Valley
Disney CEO: Buying AOL isn’t in company’s plans
Disney CEO: Buying AOL isn’t in company’s plans Disney is looking to adapt to increased use of
Florida, Michigan work on solutions
Florida, Michigan work on solutions Officials in both states are considering their options.
Area Easter egg hunts and other holiday-related activities as submitted to The Vindicator:
Area Easter egg hunts and other holiday-related activities as submitted to The Vindicator:
YSU women suffer 69-60 loss to Wright State in tourney
DAYTON — The Youngstown State women’s basketball season ended the way much of its season has gone
‘Rupert’ must accept the responsibility
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox ‘Rupert’ must accept the responsibility Dear
Washington — Were it not for the 12th Amendment, ratified on June 15, 1804, presidential
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Were it not for the 12th Amendment, ratified on June 15, 1804, presidential nominees
Study: Monitors fail to detect anesthesia awareness
Study: Monitors fail to detect anesthesia awareness Some patients later suffer from long-term
Black 47 targets Iraq war on its latest album
Black 47 targets Iraq war on its latest album The band's singer said its music isn't preachy.
Men’s Scores Tournament
MEN’S SCORES TOURNAMENT Atlantic 10 Conference First Round Dayton 63, Saint Louis 62, OT La
Today is Thursday, March 13, the 73rd day of 2008. There are 293 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, March 13, the 73rd day of 2008. There are 293 days left in the year. On this date
Pavlik’s first defense likely to be in Atlantic City
Once Gary Lockett officially became Kelly Pavlik’s next opponent, Top Rank boxing sent his trainer,
‘Horton Hears a Who’ fails to translate Seuss’ charm
‘Horton Hears a Who’ fails to translate Seuss’ charm The book’s simple charms are lost amid the
Rockets capture 20th straight to join NBA elite
Only two other teams have won as many consecutive games. ATLANTA (AP) — The Houston Rockets became
Acting out: Mime performs books by kids
Acting out: Mime performs books by kids The clown pantomime selected pupil-written prose to act
John McCain is the real agent of change
Opinion: how he sees it John McCain is the real agent of change If you’re a Democrat reading this
So far, real estate TV immune to slowing real estate market
So far, real estate TV immune to slowing real estate market One network official said people are
Top wrestlers to gather at Jackson-Milton event
Fitch’s Tony Jameson will compete at a national event in Pittsburgh. The high school wrestling
Spitzer mess far from over
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Spitzer mess far from over ALBANY, N.Y. — First thing in the morning, I was
James has 42, but Nets win, 104-99
New Jersey snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Cavaliers. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) —
The top five hints for using vinegar are reprinted
heloise The top five hints for using vinegar are reprinted Dear Readers: Have you ever wondered
NHL Roundup: | Wednesday’s other games
Maple Leafs 3, Flyers 2 PHILADELPHIA — Pavel Kubina scored his second straight winning goal to
‘Never Back Down’ is an updated ‘Karate Kid’
c_ ‘Never Back Down’ is an updated ‘Karate Kid’ The movie adheres to the plot formula that made
‘Dog Sees God’ examines Peanuts 10 years later
‘Dog Sees God’ examines Peanuts 10 years later The characters didn’t turn out as you might have
Penguins’ offense jells without Crosby
Goalie Ty Conklin beat the Sabres for the fourth time this season, 7-3. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Unusual
Strickland ideal as candidate for veep
Opinion: george will Strickland ideal as candidate for veep WASHINGTON — Were it not for the 12th
LeBron tough again in Cavs’ loss
LeBron tough again in Cavs’ loss LeBron James finished with 42 points but the Cavs’ fourth-
‘DR. SEUSS’ HORTON HEARS A WHO’
‘DR. SEUSS’ HORTON HEARS A WHO’ Grade: C- Director: Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino Rating: G
AT A GLANCE Poland basketball
The teams: No. 1-ranked Poland (25-0) vs. No. 2 Chillicothe (23-2) Tipoff: 2 p.m. today Vindy.com
“Lost” (9 p.m., ABC): The time-traveling, mind-boggling, question-raising season of
“Lost” (9 p.m., ABC): The time-traveling, mind-boggling, question-raising season of “Lost” continues
Southwest Airlines grounds 43 planes
Southwest Airlines grounds 43 planes Southwest Airlines canceled 118 flights as it inspected
Product safety era ends
Opinion: Product safety era ends St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s
SteelHounds’s next challenge: Corral Laredo to stay in chase
The Bucks have the best record in the Southern Conference. YOUNGSTOWN — Playoff races don’t
Miami edges Buffalo; Toledo, CMU advance
The MAC quarterfinals continue today at Quicken Loans Arena. CLEVELAND — Michael Bramos scored
Bananas work well to treat indigestion
graedons |People’s Herbal Pharmacy Bananas work well to treat indigestion Q. I have suffered
Symphony ticket holders have three options
Symphony ticket holders have three options YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra was
Redford narrates to film on river
Redford narrates to film on river NEW YORK — No one had to twist Robert Redford’s arm to get him
NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
Jazz 114, Bucks 110 MILWAUKEE — Carlos Boozer had a go-ahead layup with 46.7 seconds as Utah
Fugitive task force will receive award
Fugitive task force will receive award The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force will receive
auditions Where to try out for roles
auditions Where to try out for roles ACTORS “Rio Rita.” Canton Comic Opera Company’s rehearsal
Was Eliot Spitzer the target of a vendetta?
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Was Eliot Spitzer the target of a vendetta? As Richard Nixon used to say, let
Valley weekend nightlife
111A lot of places are having their big St. Pat’s bash on Saturday, with smaller celebrations on
Mercer recycling program is hit by budget cutbacks
Mercer recycling program is hit by budget cutbacks Recycling is now contracted to a private
Angle receives honor
The Howland football coach will receive the award named for Paul Brown. AUSTINTOWN — Howland High
Circus ticket holders can get vouchers for SSRq09
Circus ticket holders can get vouchers for SSRq09 YOUNGSTOWN — All ticket holders who were unable
Valley entertainment digest: New Rock music festival to come to Youngstown
Rock music festival YOUNGSTOWN — An outdoor rock music festival dubbed JonesFest will kick off the
EPA toughens requirements for cutting smog
EPA toughens requirements for cutting smog Some state and local officials have as much as 20
Purdue freshmen in familiar setting
Conseco Fieldhouse has been almost a second home to the first-year aces. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —
Poland fans turn out for fieldhouse rally to support their team
Poland fans turn out for fieldhouse rally to support their team The undefeated Bulldogs are
CDC releases Great Lakes pollution report
CDC releases Great Lakes pollution report ATLANTA (AP) — Under pressure from Congress, the
Actor who spent years as Nazi prisoner dies at 101
Actor who spent years as Nazi prisoner dies at 101 BERLIN (AP) — Erwin Geschonneck, a German actor
Resch Foundation awards Thiel scholarship grants
Resch Foundation awards Thiel scholarship grants Thiel has received more than $300,000 to fund
Youngstown voters spoke; the board should listen
Opinion: Youngstown voters spoke; the board should listen EDITOR: I am writing this letter to protest a
Daly kicked out of Palmer tourney for missing pro-am
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — John Daly woke up Wednesday morning to read that swing coach Butch Harmon fired
Reckless abandon pays off for Poland
POLAND — Ken Grisdale was fortunate he didn’t have any hair left last March because he probably
ROUNDUP News and notes
Dairy Queen cakes: Several SteelHounds will be serving at the Cortland Dairy Queen today from 6-9
HORIZON ROUNDUP
HORIZON ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games Cleveland State 79, Butler 68 CLEVELAND — Kailey
Shaker decides to leave anchor job at WYTV
Shaker decides to leave anchor job at WYTV Stan Boney will anchor the news until a co-anchor is
Throat cancer survivor wins 2nd straight Iditarod
Throat cancer survivor wins 2nd straight Iditarod The Iditarod commemorates a run by sled dogs in
Metzenbaum dies at 90; was Ohio senator
Metzenbaum dies at 90; was Ohio senator WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Sen. Howard Metzenbaum, an Ohio
Mother, 2 boys survive 22-foot overpass drop
Mother, 2 boys survive 22-foot overpass drop A doctor said odds are good to survive a 22-foot fall
OSU senior, 22, teaches marksmanship to soldiers
OSU senior, 22, teaches marksmanship to soldiers Because of the protracted wars, marksmanship has
Israelis slay 5 militants
Israelis slay 5 militants The Israelis announced sanctions against Al-Jazeera. JERUSALEM —
2 men charged in college student’s slaying
2 men charged in college student’s slaying HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — Two suspects were charged
Criticism leveled over racial slur
Criticism leveled over racial slur The epithet was used to show how hurtful it can be, an aide
Ohio lawmaker Metzenbaum dies at age 90
Ohio lawmaker Metzenbaum dies at age 90 WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Sen. Howard Metzenbaum, an Ohio
Stepfather on trial in death of girl, 7
Stepfather on trial in death of girl, 7 NEW YORK — A prosecutor used a gruesome crime scene photo
Mahoning County
Mahoning County Marriage licenses Ronald L. Magyar, 48, of 206 Iroquois, Struthers, and Madeline
Wellness Center appoints director
Wellness Center appoints director The board needs to raise at least $150,000 for equipment.
Pizza box fire damages Salem home
Pizza box fire damages Salem home SALEM — An estimated $3,000 damage was done to a Home Circle
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Leonardo and Erica Alzate, Youngstown, boy, March 10. William
Rock photo exhibit to open at Oakland
Rock photo exhibit to open at Oakland YOUNGSTOWN — An exhibit of photographs by Katie Libecco will
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